C1297 The Resurrection of the Spirit World

After an extensive conversation, Beru came to understand the immense dangers present on the extraterrestrial battlefield. He learned of the formation of the Origin Gate, the reemergence of Diggs, and the Voidweaver, absent for many years, now pledged allegiance to the Origin Deity, becoming part of the Origin Realm.

Shocked by these revelations, Beru nearly decided to immediately evacuate with Leo and Denise. While Denise might not be of high status, Leo represented the future of the Starborn, and no risks could be taken with his safety.

"Yu Yuan, it's not safe to linger here! I suggest you make your escape at the earliest opportunity!" he advised, casting a glance at the slumbering Queen and clearing his throat before adding, "I suggest you leave as soon as you can!"

"Great Sage, what exactly do you know about the Origin Realm?" Yan Qiling inquired earnestly.

The Origin Gate in the Everlands had only been around for a brief time. Thanks to Zu Ann's constant vigilance, no catastrophic incidents had occurred there. The so-called Origin Deity was merely manipulating followers like Pei Yuling behind the scenes.

The champions of the five greatest powers were preoccupied with the formidable individuals from other races and hadn't devoted much attention to the Origin Gate at Skyreach Peak. Consequently, the Everlands' understanding of the Origin Realm was somewhat limited.

Judging by Moore's demeanor and Beru's own statements, it was clear that this elder of the Starborn had lived for an exceedingly long time, likely possessing knowledge of secrets that many contemporary leaders of the Otherkin did not.

With this in mind, he posed his question.

"I'm not entirely certain myself," Beru confessed, his expression grave as he pondered for a moment before continuing, "However, the fact that the soul of the Voidweaver has entered the Origin Realm suggests that it indeed exists. Diggs once claimed he had discovered a magical, uncharted world known as the Origin Realm..."

Everyone, including Yu Yuan, listened intently, their expressions marked by surprise as they hung on Beru's every word.

"Please, go on," urged Yan Qiling.

"The finest warriors from various races, along with some who considered themselves exceptional, flocked to the Brugeth and ventured into the Spirit World. Diggs was likely the first to truly perceive the Origin Realm, to hear the whispers of the Origin Deity, and to receive its guidance. In the Spirit World, he secretly offered numerous sacrifices to open the so-called Origin Gate, leading to dire consequences."

Those who believed in him tried to forge a new frontier because he ventured into the so-called Origin Realm.

"Yes, just as you suspected, he sacrificed them all to the Origin Realm, and not one survived."

Once the truth came to light and could no longer be concealed, the Shadowkin chieftain descended with many of his race's mightiest warriors and executed him in the Spirit World.

The Origin Realm was initially dismissed as a fictitious paradise concocted by Diggs.

It wasn't until years later, when Origin Gates began to materialize across various Domains and disciples of the Origin Deity emerged, that the races finally accepted the existence of the Origin Realm.

However, at that time, it was universally believed that only the powerful among the Voidweaver race were qualified and capable of exploring the Origin Realm. Indeed, the mysterious disappearance of their creator, the divine butterfly, was attributed to its exploration of the Origin Realm.

After even that entity met with misfortune, no one else entertained the notion of venturing into the Origin Realm.

They were too afraid...

Beru, as expected, had insight into the hidden truth. With each revelation, the group's astonishment and unease grew.

"It's hard to believe that even it became part of the Origin Realm, seduced by the enigmatic Origin Deity," Beru said, shaking his head gravely. "We should not linger. Now that it has made an appearance, we must immediately inform all factions about matters related to the Origin Realm. We need to alert the members of every race to be vigilant against the Voidweaver Clan and to prepare for any encounters with the Origin Deity."

Moore and Yu Yiyi, already intent on departing, grew even more anxious at his words.

Yu Yuan, meanwhile, remained silent, his brow furrowed in thought.

"I was indifferent before, not paying much heed, thinking the Origin Deity was not a threat," Beru mused, offering further analysis. "But if even the divine butterfly has been swayed by the Origin Deity, willing to serve as its weapon, we must approach the situation with caution."

Yan Qiling nodded emphatically, "Indeed, it warrants our full attention!"

"Let me have a look."

Leo, revered as the Starchild, discreetly distanced himself from the group and then suddenly unveiled his innate Altar of Rebirth.

His distinctive Altar of Rebirth bore a resemblance to the Tears of the Azurefiend, also a flawless blue crystal.

At this moment, within the crystal, there was a microcosm of a dazzling Star River, filled with innumerable points of starlight.

Leo's vitality and remnant soul seemed capable of communicating with every tiny star within his Altar of Rebirth, allowing him to harness the stars to perform all sorts of unfathomable arcane feats.

Members of the Starborn, like Beru and Denise, felt their bloodlines quiver as they observed his Altar of Rebirth.

Gazing at the blue crystal and its multitude of small stars, Beru and Denise seemed to glimpse the secrets of the cosmos, gaining insight into numerous bloodline mysteries.

Whoosh!

Leo's soul swiftly entered the Altar of Rebirth, where it gathered the radiant starlight into a complex and enigmatic symbol that no one else could understand.

His soul appeared to manipulate this mysterious, glowing symbol as if to verify something.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Suddenly, within the resplendent Altar of Rebirth, a star the size of a fingertip emerged, emitting a sinister energy halo and burgeoning with a terrifying vitality.

Leo's complexion turned ashen, the light in his eyes extinguished in an instant as his soul returned to its place.

The Altar of Rebirth he had unleashed was swiftly retracted into his body. He trembled lightly, uttering in astonishment, "The Spirit World has been revived!"

"Revived?" Yu Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

"The Spirit World is now drawing in psionic power from the Star River!" Leo solemnly informed Beru, Yan Qiling, Moore, and the others, "Within the Spirit World, an evil life force is proliferating wildly!"

He then turned to Yu Yuan and explained, "Just as humans in the Everlands need to breathe to live, vibrant stars also draw in psionic power from the Star River. Once the psionic power is purified by the wall, it enters the stars, infusing them with life."

Leo summarized the concept.

He shared with Yu Yuan that the various tainted psionic powers from the extraterrestrial Star River could be devoured by stars, transforming into mineral veins and different forms of energy, thus sustaining life and fostering the growth of trees and plants.

However, dead stars lacked this ability and could no longer capture psionic power from the Star River.

After its destruction, the Spirit World had become a lifeless star, or rather, a large meteorite devoid of any wonder.

But now, the Spirit World was once again able to absorb psionic power from the Star River, reassembling and refining it anew.

It was as if someone long dead had suddenly started breathing and come back to life.

Leo, the keeper of the mystical Altar of Rebirth, with his bloodline's arcane gifts, sensed this phenomenon and alerted everyone to the presence of a malevolent life force surging wildly within.

"Yu Yuan, we..."

Beru inhaled deeply, casting another glance at Chen Qinghuang, and spoke with a grave voice, "We've made the decision to leave and spread the word about this place. We need to summon more powerful individuals to be vigilant of the peculiar shifts occurring in the Brugeth."

"Great Sage, I wish to stay behind to understand what's happening," Leo interjected.

"Ah!"

"The odd transformations within the Brugeth, the revival of the Spirit World, Diggs's return, the Origin Gate, the Voidweaver..."

Leo's eyes sparkled as his voice rose with excitement, "I yearn to uncover these mysteries!"

"This..."

Beru was visibly distressed.

Waves of space undulated around them, creating illusions like a fantastical mirage.

"Your quest for knowledge has drawn the notice of Diggs and Pei Yuling."

Yan Qiling gave a wry smile, gesturing to the spatial fluctuations and the evolving illusions, "Regrettably, I dare not wield my power to disperse them."

"Diggs?"

Beru was shaken, then slowly concentrated his remnant soul and cosmic energy, calling out to the disturbance in the void, "Old friend, is it you? Are you truly still among the living?"

"It is I. I have never perished."

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